John Cor
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John Cor is the name of the friar referred to in the first known written reference to a batch of Scotch Whisky on June 1, 1495.
“To Friar John Cor, by order of the King, to make aqua vitae VIII bolls of malt.” — Exchequer Rolls 1494–95, Vol x, p. 487.[1]
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- ^ See also Lord High Treasurer’s Accounts: “Et per liberacionem factam fratri Johanni Cor per perceptum compotorum rotulatoris, ut asserit, de mandato domini regis ad faciendum aquavite infra hoc compotum viij bolle brasii” vol 1, p. 176.
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